Easy Caramel Corn

Here's an easy way to make homemade caramel corn!  You can make it for your friends, family or yourself. :)  The proportions I used are as follows, but feel free to add more caramel or more popped corn to your liking!  :)

Here's what you'll need:
15 unwrapped Caramels (Kraft or others)
~5 c. Popped Corn* (Air or oil popped, or homemade microwave)
1 T. Milk
Pinch of Salt

*Be sure to remove the "old maids" or unpopped kernels before you add the caramel.

Just put the caramels and milk in a microwave safe bowl.  The microwave it until it melts checking every 15 seconds.  It will only take about 1.5 minutes, be sure to check frequently and stir though!  Then put the popped corn in a large bowl, pour the melted caramel over it and stir.  Then stir in the pinch of salt. Viola!  Super easy, right?!? :)

 Serve warm or room temp.  I personally love it warm though! :)

 Place into muffin cups for an easy way to serve to kiddos or give as treats!  :)

Kettle Corn

Kettle corn.  You know, that yummy sweet and salty popcorn they sell at fairs and things?  Well, it's actually super easy to make at home!  Here's how to do it!

Kettle Corn:
1 Large Pot with lid
2 T. Oil
1/2 c. Popcorn Kernels
1 T. Sugar
1 t. Salt

1.  Put the oil and popcorn kernels in the pot, put the lid on and heat on high until it starts popping.
2.  Once it is popping turn off the burner but leave the pot on the hot burner.
3.  Quickly remove the lid to add the sugar and salt.
4.  Then place lid back on the pot and shake pot slightly to make sure the sugar and salt are distributed.
5.  Leave the pot on the burner with the lid on it until the popping stops.
6.  Serve and enjoy!  Beware of the old maids that may be left, because they are very, very hot.